Using bar models to represent measurement problems

Maths

Measures

We know the part is 16. We don't know the whole. To calculate the whole we need to multiply the part by 2.

We know the whole is 16. We don't know the part. To calculate the part we need to divide the whole by 2.

We know the whole is 16. We don't know the part. To calculate the part we need to multiply the whole by the number of parts.

Match the word problem with the correct bar model

What is the calculation required to solve this word problem?

Alex has a filling his bucket of water every day with equal amounts. After five days it has reached maximum capacity of 45 L. How much water was he adding each day?

Alex has a has a bucket of water with a capacity that is five times greater than Pierre’s. How much water is there in Pierre’s bucket?

Alex has been adding 45L to his bucket each day. After five days how much water will he have in his bucket?

Using bar models to represent measurement problems

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